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Activate or deactivate phone lock code

If the phone lock code is activated, it needs to be keyed in when you turn on the phone. Follow these instructions to activate or deactivate the phone lock code.

Step 1 of 21

Find "Location & security"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 21

Find "Location & security"

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 21

Find "Location & security"

Press Location & security.

Step 4 of 21

Choose option

Choose one of the following options:Activate phone lock code, go to step 3.Deactivate phone lock code, go to step 5.

Step 5 of 21

Activate phone lock code

Press Set up screen lock.Choose one of the following options:Create phone lock code using a pattern, go to 3a.Create phone lock code using a PIN, go to 3b.Create phone lock code using a password, go to 3c.

Step 6 of 21

3a - Create phone lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.

Step 7 of 21

3a - Create phone lock code using a pattern

Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.

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3a - Create phone lock code using a pattern

Press Continue.Repeat the selected phone lock code to confirm.

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3a - Create phone lock code using a pattern

Press Confirm.

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3b - Create phone lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.

Step 11 of 21

3b - Create phone lock code using a PIN

Key in the required phone lock code and press Continue.

Step 12 of 21

3b - Create phone lock code using a PIN

Key in the phone lock code again and press OK.

Step 13 of 21

3c - Create phone lock code using a password

Press Password.

Step 14 of 21

3c - Create phone lock code using a password

Key in the required phone lock code and press Continue.

Step 15 of 21

3c - Create phone lock code using a password

Key in the phone lock code again and press OK.

Step 16 of 21

Finish

The phone lock code is created.Proceed to step 6.

Step 17 of 21

Deactivate phone lock code

Press Change screen lock.If the phone lock code is a pattern:Draw the current phone lock code.

Step 18 of 21

Deactivate phone lock code

If the phone lock code is a PIN:Key in the current phone lock code and press Continue.

Step 19 of 21

Deactivate phone lock code

If the phone lock code is a password:Key in the current phone lock code and press Continue.

Step 20 of 21

Deactivate phone lock code

Press None.

Step 21 of 21

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

1.
Find "Location & security"

Press the menu icon.

Press Settings.

Press Location & security.

2.
Choose option

Choose one of the following options:Activate phone lock code, go to step 3.Deactivate phone lock code, go to step 5.

3.
Activate phone lock code

Press Set up screen lock.Choose one of the following options:Create phone lock code using a pattern, go to 3a.Create phone lock code using a PIN, go to 3b.Create phone lock code using a password, go to 3c.

4.
3a - Create phone lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.

Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.

Press Continue.Repeat the selected phone lock code to confirm.

Press Confirm.

5.
3b - Create phone lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.

Key in the required phone lock code and press Continue.

Key in the phone lock code again and press OK.

6.
3c - Create phone lock code using a password

Press Password.

Key in the required phone lock code and press Continue.

Key in the phone lock code again and press OK.

7.
Finish

The phone lock code is created.Proceed to step 6.

8.
Deactivate phone lock code

Press Change screen lock.If the phone lock code is a pattern:Draw the current phone lock code.

If the phone lock code is a PIN:Key in the current phone lock code and press Continue.

If the phone lock code is a password:Key in the current phone lock code and press Continue.

Press None.

9.
Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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